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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.12, 111.95 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.12, 111.95 and 46.15 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.12 : 111.95 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.12/111.95 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.12x = 111.95 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.12x = 5,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166.49/81.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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